as in blonde
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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One giant map replaces the four individual tracks from past games, and racers will be much more immersed as the game seamlessly transitions through various regions — like sandy deserts, snowy tundras, sprawling cities, rainy villages and much more.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
This model features a 42mm bioceramic case in sandy beige and a brown Velcro strap.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
People and dogs head down the winding paths and children play on the sandy beach across the pond.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
This Italian native prefers dry, sandy soil in full sun.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
This model features a 42mm bioceramic case in sandy beige and a brown Velcro strap.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
People and dogs head down the winding paths and children play on the sandy beach across the pond.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
This Italian native prefers dry, sandy soil in full sun.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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